<p>An anonymous donor has offered a $300 reward for information leading to an arrest in the case of a Dachshund skinned alive.</p><p>The 9-year-old Dachshund named Skip was found dead on the morning of Dec. 10 in an alley behind a home on West Tuscaloosa Avenue in Alabama City, Gadsden Police Sgt. Mike Hooks said.</p><p>The dog was tied in the backyard of a residence and was there about 3 a.m., Hooks said. It was found in the alley after daybreak.</p><p>The dog appeared to have been skinned alive, Hooks said. Its remains were taken to a veterinarian, who determined the injuries were not done by animals.</p><p>“I was hoping it had been done by an animal,” Hooks said.</p><p>He said anyone who has any information about the case is asked to contact the Gadsden Police detectives division at 256-549-4630 or police dispatch at 256-549-4500.</p>